The Wasp — 1877 — page 189: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text and advertising** rather than political cartoons. The content includes subscription information, travel notices, and several prose articles on contemporary topics. The main satirical content appears to be a dialogue titled "HOW TO SELL A BOARDING HOUSE TO GOOD ADVANTAGE," depicting a transaction between two characters named William and Bismarck. The satire seems to mock deceptive real estate practices—using the name "Bismarck" (the Prussian chancellor) likely for ironic effect, suggesting underhanded diplomacy in commercial dealings. Other articles discuss financial matters, brewery sales data, and actresses' marital status, reflecting 1870s San Francisco concerns rather than specific political cartoons visible on this page.